MIT Researchers Create a Cheap "6th Sense" Device 125
thefickler writes "MIT researchers have combined a mobile projector with a webcam and mobile phone to create a device that draws information from the environment. For example, the gadget recognizes products on store shelves and can provide product and price comparison information. The sixth-sense device was cobbled together from common parts costing just $300. While the gadget is not being primed for mass release, it represents a forward-thinking way of blending technology with our environment."
Well I'm stoked (Score:5, Funny)
"For example, the gadget recognizes products on store shelves and can provide product and price comparison information."
Finally, we've discovered all 6 senses: Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and targeted marketing! =D
Re:umm... (Score:1, Funny)
unless it can see dead people.
Sixth sense (Score:5, Funny)
By fans of the Fifth Element
Programmed in Forth
Costing you the third of your hundred dollar bills
Sold by advertisers with second sight
Redundant by the tine the first is sold
Re:Minor pet peeve (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Yeah, but can it make you see dead people? (Score:3, Funny)
See all those other people around you, you know, the ones who are just shopping, as though that's all that life means to them? They're dead, or the next worst thing. This device might not help you see them directly, but I suppose by doing all of this work for you quickly and effectively it might free up some of your conventional senses and allow you to notice them when otherwise you'd be too busy.
I work in retail, and some mornings I really do wonder if the zombie apocalypse has finally come, or if this is just another day at work.
Re:umm... (Score:0, Funny)
you can't woosh a woosh, floyd FLOYD, you CAN'T WOOSH a WOOSH.
Re:Well I'm stoked (Score:3, Funny)
Well, everything else is inflated (money, grades, etc.), why not senses?
Re:I have a sixth sense (Score:1, Funny)
It's called "gaydar", and you only have it because you too are gay.
Man, even the trolls are getting dumber.